Author Archives: scottandjody

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About scottandjody

Scott and Jody have been married since 1978 and have six adult children and four grandchildren. Scott worked as a CPA for over 32 years and Jody was a homeschooling mom. They have been serving as missionaries in Quito, Ecuador since 2014.

Lifestyle Choices

Posted on October 15, 2013 by scottandjody

We’re into our fourth–and last–week here at MTI.  These last two weeks are focused on cross-cultural transition and living.  What’s that? Here’s a list of last week’s topics: Conflict Provides Opportunities (Monday all day) (“If you are not willing to grow in … Continue reading →

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Microstents, Part 2

Posted on October 7, 2013 by scottandjody

My (Jody) second eye surgery was September 5,  just over a month ago.  Both surgeries went well and my eyes are healing well.  (Here’s my first blog about microstents and my blog about glaucoma.) A fun thing about my second surgery … Continue reading →

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Ear Plugs & Wrinkles

Posted on October 6, 2013 by scottandjody

Here at MTI in Colorado, lots of big things are going on. We’ve learned how to make lots of sounds we didn’t know existed. We’ve worked through learner-directed language learning activities. We’ve been coached in our language learning plans and … Continue reading →

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A Milestone Day

Posted on September 28, 2013 by scottandjody

Our first three-year term with HCJB Global began Monday morning with the reading of this scripture. “…for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How, then, can they call on the one they have not … Continue reading →

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Summer 2013 Newsletter

Posted on September 2, 2013 by scottandjody

Isn’t God great? We think so. Our newsletter was completely up-to-date until 1:58pm last Monday (the 26th) when I (Jody) received a phone call upsetting all our plans!  We were on waiting lists for our departure training in Colorado Springs, … Continue reading →

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Seeing Others Go

Posted on August 19, 2013 by scottandjody

We met Colin and Amy Lyons at our church marriage retreat last April.  Talking with another Faith Center couple who were raising support for overseas missions was amazing.  Like us, less than 50% of their monthly support was pledged, and the … Continue reading →

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Microstents

Posted on July 26, 2013 by scottandjody

At my last eye appointment, my ophthalmologist told me (Jody), “I think you should have a new surgical procedure for glaucoma.  It’s cataract surgery combined with insertion of a microstent to lower your IOP” [intraocular pressure]. “Do I have cataracts?” … Continue reading →

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Just for Fun Statistics

Posted on June 22, 2013 by scottandjody

This blog passed 4000 views last week–amazing!  Since the first post in April, 2012, people from 39 countries have checked us out.  How fun is that?  We have views from all the continents except Antarctica.  Even if some are spammers … Continue reading →

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He Plants Your Heart

Posted on June 14, 2013 by scottandjody

Recently we shared our plans to serve in Ecuador with a couple from our church.  One spouse said, “Boy, I’d like to do that!” while the other spouse said, “I don’t think I could do it.  I love my life … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013 Newsletter

Posted on June 9, 2013 by scottandjody

Great news!  May  was very exciting as God provided six new support pledges in nine days and our monthly support zoomed from 67% to 87%!  We will leave Oregon no later than January 2014, and hopefully before. Read the rest … Continue reading →

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